A Good Nights Sleep
Dear Families,
I had the opportunity to listen to a parent speak to 2nd grade about the importance of a good night's sleep!
Here are some important points she made:
- Sleep is vital
- Children need at least 10-11 hours of sleep per night.
- Set up a sleep routine and try to stick to it, our bodies like routines.
- There should be as little light as possible in the room, but if a night light is needed, there is a special light bulb called an amber night light that will not affect sleep.
- Blue light is scientifically known to inhibit sleep , there should be no blue light (computers, cell phones,etc) at all , in the bedroom!
- Because of the effects of blue light and stimulation on the brain, electronics should not be used 1-2 hours before going to bed. Low key, calming and soothing wind-down activities are best.
- Going into a bed that has been made, and a room that is not too disorganized, has shown to help the brain settle for the night.
- Still having trouble falling and staying asleep?....try white noise.
- We all feel better and perform better when we get a good night's sleep!
Christine Rose, BSN, R.N, NCSN
Lunch with Mrs. Gallegos (Selfie)
School Lunch Menu
Remember, school lunches are once again free for students in the Commonwealth. We look forward to providing nutritious meals for our students!
Reading Public Schools Food Service/Lunch Menus: http://reading.k12.ma.us/departments/food-services/
SAFETY FIRST, ALWAYS!
Arrival
- Please drive slowly up Edgemont to keep everyone safe; remember, it is one way.
- Do not park in the indented section by the gym. This is the "kiss & go" area for a quick drop-off.
- Doors open at 8:15 and close at 8:25. Your child needs to be in the doors by 8:25 AM. If your child gets to school after the doors have closed, they must come to the front door and be marked tardy.
Dismissal:
- At dismissal time, there is no live pick-up in the driveway except for students who take the bus. Kindergarteners exit the building at 2:40 PM. The rest of the students dismiss at 2:45 PM from the same doors they enter in the morning.
As a safety reminder, the staff parking lot is staff-only. We respectfully ask that caregivers park along the streets. With our students exiting from their external doors in the parking lot, having cars drive in and out is not safe. You need to walk around the school on the blacktop to the back. Thanks for helping us out.
Ready to Play the Best Way
Please do not have your children wear flip-flops. Sneakers are best, but flip-flops are dangerous when running at recess.
Dogs and Puppies on School Grounds
School Committee policy prohibits dogs on school grounds as much as we all love dogs and puppies and as much fun as it is walking them. If you'd like to walk your dog as part of your pick-up routine, the dog has to stay off school property. If you'd like your child to walk to you on the sidewalk or to the driveway entrances at dismissal so you can wait with your dog, please make that plan with them.
